Today I turned out all three boys together, with some major anxiety on my part. Not to worry, it was like they've been all out together forever. Even "Macho-Man" (Chambord) was fine. And Saumur and Remy acted like long lost brothers, immediately sharing a pile of hay.
Having Remy here really makes me realize the difference a childhood makes - on one side Saumur, treated harshly and 'trained' with methods I don't want to dwell on... on the other side Remy, who learned respect and manners in a positve environment.
As we all know, plenty of people and animals survive horrible childhoods to become happy grownups, but it takes years and patient help... With Saumur it took years to get him to overcome his extreme fright - and we are still not there. He will always be worried, ready to take off from the demons of his past. And here now the contrast, Remy, who exudes self-confidence and curiosity. How I wish that everyone could grow up without any demons!
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